The others did not notice the heaviness in Soren's eyes. But Sienna did. So, after putting the children to bed, she did not go to sleep. She did not even search for Elias, who was apparently in his study. Sienna went to Soren's bedroom.
The school package was sitting on his desk, admission form on top. The cloak was draped over a chair that had been pulled back. Its arm was carelessly thrown over a set of gaming headsets.
The hologram brochure was active, showing the schedule of classes and optional subjects which one could take or drop if they lost interest.
Soren was sitting outside on the balcony, staring at the moon.
"Couldn't sleep?" she asked, plopping down beside him.
He startled, then forced a grin.
"Staring at the moon like a fox." She threw her arm across his shoulder. "Should I be worried about you howling any moment from now?"
